VFW asks students to enter two contests

We Need You!!

The VFW Post 2172 and the Ladies Auxiliary would like to challenge students to participate in the Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen Contest. Why? To let them express their views on democracy and show their patriotism.

Winston FFA summer overview

by Kayla Eisman, Reporter

This was a good summer for the Winston FFA chapter. Members have had a lot of fun and have gathered some pretty good ideas for the upcoming year. In June, the officer team attended the "Lead" conference in Trenton. They participated in some fun activities and worked together to make a trash sculpture.

Gallatin R-5 Enrollment: you gain some, you gain some more

The Gallatin R-5 junior high school and high school enrollment numbers have fluctuated slightly from last week’s report as students have entered and withdrawn from the school’s roster.

Here is the latest breakdown by grades — seventh grade: 45; eighth grade: 48; freshmen: 54; sophomores: 47; juniors: 49; seniors: 40. Total junior high enrollment is 93. Total high school enrollment is 190. Grand total in 7-12 is 283. That’s up six from last year.

Lady Panthers capture title in Cainsville Tournament

Pattonsburg’s Lady Panther softball team defeated all comers on Saturday to win the Cainsville Tournament. Team members are, kneeling, from left: Katie Parton, Courtney Warford and Emily Dilley; standing: Asst. Coach Dan Street, Megan Crone, Caitlyn Prater, Jaimie Taylor, Savannah Lewis, Rachel McMahon, Samantha Parman, Kelly Warford, Carly Cornett, Shelbey Dilley, Jeanette Cruthis, Head Coach Derek Petty and Heather Booth. (Submitted photo)

Weldons receive funding to boost renewable energy

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced grants for more than 900 agricultural producers and rural small businesses across the country, including area farmers James Weldon and Shirley Weldon of rural Gallatin, to implement renewable energy and energy efficiency measures in their operations.

Understanding golf cart laws

The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office would like to help the citizens of Daviess County understand Missouri Revised Statute 304.034 RSMO regarding the use of golf carts on roadways.

Jail pays more late penalties, plans for new roof

Penalties for 2010 failure to pay income on the regional jail’s payroll tax resulted in another fine of $17,000 due to the IRS, according to a report by Secretary Norma Crabtree at the meeting of the Daviess-DeKalb Regional Jail Board held Aug. 25.

Reunions – McFall School Alumni

The McFall Alumni Association will hold their annual dinner for all students and teachers from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Pattonsburg Multi-Purpose Center.

Summer cooling assistance ends

Summer Emergency Crisis Intervention Program funds that are used to pay for electric bills have been exhausted according to Terri Henderson, energy services director for Green Hills Community Action Agency.